The Georgia Department of Labor is temporarily suspending in-person requirements and moving some of its operations online. Instead of visiting local GDOL offices, Georgians may file unemployment claims online and employers must file partial claims online. Reemployment support services can also be accessed online at www.gdol.ga.gov.
Anyone needing to file a claim who does not have internet access may file over the phone by contacting their local career center. Career center contact information can be found here or in the phone book. Filing by phone is a lengthy process, so filers should be prepared for that.
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler says GDOL has worked to provide viable options for those needing unemployment support.
“We are in uncharted territory regarding unemployment during this time of crisis,” says Butler, “but this agency is working diligently to provide alternative solutions for workforce challenges.”
Continue to monitor the GDOL website at www.gdol.ga.gov for updates to these guidelines.
